WELSH language broadcaster S4C generates more than 2,250 jobs across Wales, the equivalent of a £87m boost to the economy last year.

The findings came in an independent study as the channel prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month.

S4C commissions the majority of is programmes from a supply base of 30 independent production companies. The S4C authority is mainly grant funded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sports at Westminster.

Additional income comes from sources such as advertising and sponsorship and remains fairly constant at around £96m-a-year.